Widest tires I can get for 15 stock wheelies - Toyota Yaris Forums

iwantayarisnyc · 12-07-2008, 11:55 AM

tire rack says 205/55/15

i've heard that wider tires means more stability on the road, and the wind won't push you around as much

is it true?

will it slow down my yaris?

thanks!

Split · 12-07-2008, 11:58 AM

if you want to go wider on the stock 15s, i wouldn't recommend going wider than 195. you'll be stretching the tires too much.

anonymous user · 12-07-2008, 02:00 PM

I'm on 195/55/15's on the same setup you are looking at. I would agree with Split that the difference b/w going 10mm wider is not as important as the safety factor of stretching tires, IMO.

I also live in a windy climate, so that was also my concern while upgrading my tires.
The gearing will change, and the tires will feel less responsive torque-wise.
But the grip should make up for it.

*kimona* · 12-07-2008, 02:37 PM

You can very safely install 205mm tyres on wheels from 5.5-7.0". No worries, mate. Recommended replacement size for the Yaris is indeed 205/55/15.

BTW, stretching a tyre means attempting to install a narrow tyre on a wide wheel; for example, 195mm tyres on 8" wheels. This kind of fitment is not recommended.

iwantayarisnyc · 12-07-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

You can very safely install 205mm tyres on wheels from 5.5-7.0". No worries, mate. Recommended replacement size for the Yaris is indeed 205/55/15.

BTW, stretching a tyre means attempting to install a narrow tyre on a wide wheel; for example, 195mm tyres on 8" wheels. This kind of fitment is not recommended.

thanks everyone, i'll probably be getting 205/55/15 tires

anonymous user · 12-08-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iwantayarisnyc

thanks everyone, i'll probably be getting 205/55/15 tires

As will i probably for my next set. Update us i=on what you end up purchasing.

12-07-2008, 11:55 AM	#1
iwantayarisnyc Drives: 08 sedan auto Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 89	Widest tires I can get for 15 stock wheelies tire rack says 205/55/15 i've heard that wider tires means more stability on the road, and the wind won't push you around as much is it true? will it slow down my yaris? thanks!

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12-07-2008, 11:58 AM	#2
Split Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 393	if you want to go wider on the stock 15s, i wouldn't recommend going wider than 195. you'll be stretching the tires too much.

12-07-2008, 02:00 PM	#3
anonymous user rarer than JDM -1 of 1! View User's Garage Drives: 07yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: windward oahu Posts: 402	I'm on 195/55/15's on the same setup you are looking at. I would agree with Split that the difference b/w going 10mm wider is not as important as the safety factor of stretching tires, IMO. I also live in a windy climate, so that was also my concern while upgrading my tires. The gearing will change, and the tires will feel less responsive torque-wise. But the grip should make up for it.

12-07-2008, 02:37 PM	#4
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	You can very safely install 205mm tyres on wheels from 5.5-7.0". No worries, mate. Recommended replacement size for the Yaris is indeed 205/55/15. BTW, stretching a tyre means attempting to install a narrow tyre on a wide wheel; for example, 195mm tyres on 8" wheels. This kind of fitment is not recommended.